Vice President, Investor Relations

Title: Vice President, Investor Relations

Location: Brisbane, CA

About Us:

Vera Therapeutics (Nasdaq: VERA), is a late-stage biotechnology company focused on developing treatments for serious immunological diseases. Vera’s mission is to advance treatments that target the source of immunologic diseases in order to change the standard of care for patients. Vera’s lead product candidate is atacicept, a fully humanized fusion protein self-administered at home as a subcutaneous injection once weekly that blocks both B-cell Activating Factor (BAFF) and A Proliferation Inducing Ligand (APRIL), which stimulate B cells and plasma cells to produce galactose-deficient IgA1 (Gd-IgA1) and associated autoantibodies, which together form immune complexes that are fundamental in the pathogenesis of IgA nephropathy (IgAN). Vera is also considering evaluating the role of atacicept in other immunologic disorders. Additionally, Vera is developing MAU868, a monoclonal antibody designed to neutralize infection with BK Virus, a polyomavirus that can have devastating consequences in certain settings such as kidney transplant. For more information, please visit: www.veratx.com.

Our values are the cornerstone of our culture. Our values inspire us every day and guide everything we do—from how we hire great people, to advancing our mission together, to achieving our ultimate goal to improve medical treatment for patients suffering from immunological diseases.

Position Summary:

The Vice President, Investor Relations at Vera Therapeutics will serve as the primary liaison between the company and its investors, potential investors, and analysts. This individual will work closely with the CFO to develop and execute a comprehensive Investor Relations strategy that ensures transparent, consistent, and effective communication regarding the company’s financial performance, strategic goals, and long-term growth opportunities. The role involves managing investor relationships, preparing financial disclosures, and delivering key messages that highlight Vera's vision, progress, and value proposition to the financial community. Additionally, the Vice President, Investor Relations will be responsible for monitoring market trends, competitor activity, and investor sentiment, and will collaborate closely with the executive team to align messaging and inform decision-making. The successful candidate will be expected to quickly develop a deep understanding of Vera Therapeutics' business, therapeutic areas, and pipeline, and effectively translate this knowledge into compelling narratives for investors and analysts.

Responsibilities:

• Lead Vera Therapeutics' Investor Relations function by developing and executing comprehensive strategies to communicate the company’s performance, pipeline advancements, and growth opportunities to the investment community.
• Collaborate closely with the CFO and other members of the executive team to ensure consistent and aligned messaging across all investor communications.
• Act as the primary point of contact for investors, analysts, and the broader financial community, fostering strong relationships and maintaining effective communication channels.
• Develop and deliver compelling narratives for quarterly and annual results, including financial press releases, earnings call scripts, slide presentations, roadshow materials, key messages, Q&A, and briefing documents for both internal and external stakeholders.
• Oversee the creation of investor materials such as earnings calls, SEC filings, ESG reports, and board presentations, ensuring accuracy, compliance with regulatory requirements, and alignment with corporate governance standards.
• Establish a strategic targeting program to attract new investors and sell-side analysts, while nurturing relationships with existing key investors and analysts to maintain a robust investor base.
• Stay informed on market trends, industry developments, and competitor activities, and proactively respond to shareholder feedback and concerns to ensure that Vera Therapeutics remains positioned effectively in the market.
• Provide the executive leadership team with valuable insights and actionable recommendations based on investor sentiment, market dynamics, and competitor analysis.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Communications, Business, or a related discipline; MBA is highly preferred.
• 15+ years’ experience in the biotechnology or pharmaceutical sectors, with a focus on investor relations, corporate communications, and strategic initiatives.
• Established and broad connectivity with relevant investors and analysts.
• Strong expertise in the biotechnology industry, particularly in rare diseases, with a preference for experience in commercial stage companies.
• Demonstrated ability to think strategically and lead initiatives from concept through to successful execution.
• Exceptional communication skills, both written and verbal, with the ability to convey complex information effectively to diverse audiences.
• Proven ability to build and sustain strong relationships with investors, analysts, and key stakeholders in the financial sector.
• Extensive experience collaborating with senior executives and leadership teams to ensure alignment of investor relations strategies with company priorities.
• A proactive, strategic communicator with a focus on supporting organizational objectives and addressing the needs of the investor community.
• Dynamic, professional, and personable, with a high level of energy, strong work ethic, and adaptability, thriving in high-pressure situations.

Vera Therapeutics Inc. is an equal-opportunity employer.

Vera Therapeutics is committed to fair and equitable compensation practices and we strive to provide employees with total compensation packages that are market competitive. For this role, the anticipated base pay range is $253,000 - $311,000. The exact base pay offered for this role will depend on various factors, including but not limited to the candidate’s geography, qualifications, skills, and experience.

At Vera, base pay is only one part of your total compensation package. The successful candidate will be eligible for an annual performance incentive bonus, new hire equity, and ongoing performance-based equity. Vera Therapeutics also offers various benefits offerings, including, but not limited to, medical, dental, and vision insurance, 401k match, flexible time off, and a number of paid holidays.

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Last updated on Jan 31, 2025